Mining and Metal Market Leader

Overview

Founded in 1919, KJ delivers exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services with a focus on innovation and sustainability. KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award‑winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Market Leader to oversee and grow our mining and metals portfolio, focusing on wastewater treatment, compliance, permitting, and site investigation and remediation projects. The role involves leading business development efforts, fostering strategic client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery of projects across the mining and metals sector.

• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key decision‑makers at mining and metals clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and ongoing business.
• Business Development & Market Leadership: Lead market business development efforts, identifying and pursuing new opportunities and establishing Kennedy Jenks as an industry leader in mining and metals services.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Drive the strategic planning process for the mining and metals market, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and the successful execution of projects.
• Project Oversight & Delivery: Provide technical oversight and direction on complex projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Team Leadership & Development: Collaborate with internal teams to recruit, mentor, and develop top‑tier technical staff, advising on career development and building a high‑performing team culture.
• Industry Representation & Networking: Serve as a leader and representative of Kennedy Jenks in professional engineering circles, industry associations, and with key industry partners and competitors.
• Operational Excellence: Lead efforts to optimize project delivery processes, leverage cross‑functional expertise, and promote continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in industrial and/or environmental services related to mining and metals projects, with a proven track record in business development and project delivery.
• Education: BS in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. A PE license or other professional registration is preferred.
• Client‑Focused: Strong network of client contacts within the mining and metals market and demonstrated ability to manage and exceed client expectations.
• Strategic & Market Knowledge: Experience with national and regional mining trends, competitor analysis, and market growth strategies. Ability to identify new business opportunities and craft effective growth strategies.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex projects, and navigate organizational structures within Kennedy Jenks and at client organizations.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel nationwide and occasionally to Canada as needed.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work‑life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $175,000 and $210,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.